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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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Hostel High Street Hostel

High Street Hostel

8 Blackfriars St, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1NE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 1099 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Excellent
1,099 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Location

    9.7

  • Total

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

Extremely clean. Fantastic kitchen. Super efficient staff. Amazingly central. Most of the staff extremely friendly

Mystery777 United Kingdom

Kitchen, Living Room and it's very much affordable.

Ashik United Kingdom

The location is more then perfect. Its right in the center. The staff is super nice. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook. They have free hot chocolate, coffee etc. The breakfast was descent. The heaters work really well.

Megha Belgium

I loved the beautiful historic building, the perfect location, the contagious friendly energy of the staff who became my dear friends, and of feeling like I was part of a family

Lynsay United States of America

You can leave your bags there and stay in lobby or kitchen till 10pm.

David Czech Republic

Good location and new town was only about a 5-7 min walk away. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a big lounging area

Cheuk Hong Kong

Just a few steps off the Royal Mile near plenty of shopping, pubs, cafes and attractions. Fun common area downstairs.

Regina United States of America

The place is clean , location is fantastic, super location , staff are great

Ahmed Egypt

The breakfast was decent for 2 GBP, but the real value is the location of the place! Tons of people hanging out in the common room gave this place a great vibe.

Aaron Switzerland

Located right in the heart of Edinburgh city. 16th century construction to give the real feel of medieval Edinburgh. Clean and friendly environment with very helpful and accommodating staff.

Azaz Ireland

Excellent location!

9.7
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8.7
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1,099 reviews
  • 9.7

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Extremely clean. Fantastic kitchen. Super efficient staff. Amazingly central. Most of the staff extremely friendly”
    Mystery777 Mystery777 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Kitchen, Living Room and it's very much affordable.”
    Ashik Ashik United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The location is more then perfect. Its right in the center. The staff is super nice. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook. They have free hot chocolate, coffee etc.”
    Megha Megha Belgium Belgium
  • “I loved the beautiful historic building, the perfect location, the contagious friendly energy of the staff who became my dear friends, and of feeling like I was part of a family”
    Lynsay Lynsay United States of America United States of America
  • “You can leave your bags there and stay in lobby or kitchen till 10pm.”
    David David Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Good location and new town was only about a 5-7 min walk away. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a big lounging area”
    Cheuk Cheuk Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “Just a few steps off the Royal Mile near plenty of shopping, pubs, cafes and attractions. Fun common area downstairs.”
    Regina Regina United States of America United States of America
  • “The place is clean , location is fantastic, super location , staff are great”
    Ahmed Ahmed Egypt Egypt
  • “The breakfast was decent for 2 GBP, but the real value is the location of the place! Tons of people hanging out in the common room gave this place a great vibe.”
    Aaron Aaron Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Located right in the heart of Edinburgh city. 16th century construction to give the real feel of medieval Edinburgh. Clean and friendly environment with very helpful and accommodating staff.”
    Azaz Azaz Ireland Ireland

Stay in the heart of Edinburgh – Excellent location – show map

One of our best sellers in Edinburgh! Located in central Edinburgh, the High Street Hostel offers free WiFi in all areas. Dating back to 1564, this historic property is on a small side street, just off the Royal Mile.

The hostel offers single beds in shared dormitory rooms. Each bed has a bedside safe and a locker. The rooms have access to shared bathroom facilities.

Guests have use of a self-catering kitchen, along with a quiet internet lounge. There is also a more vibrant party lounge for dining in and complimentary tea and coffee is available.

The High Street Hostel is only 5 minutes’ stroll from Edinburgh Railway Station. Edinburgh Castle can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

This is our guests' favorite part of Edinburgh, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Heating

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

뀐 Located in the real heart of Edinburgh, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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Guest reviews

8.7
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1,099 reviews
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  • Mystery777 United Kingdom

    “Extremely clean. Fantastic kitchen. Super efficient staff. Amazingly central. Most of the staff extremely friendly”

  • Ashik United Kingdom

    “Kitchen, Living Room and it's very much affordable.”

  • Megha Belgium

    “The location is more then perfect. Its right in the center. The staff is super nice. The kitchen is huge and has everything you need to cook. They have free hot chocolate, coffee etc. The breakfast was descent. The heaters work really well. ”

  • Lynsay United States of America

    “I loved the beautiful historic building, the perfect location, the contagious friendly energy of the staff who became my dear friends, and of feeling like I was part of a family”

  • David Czech Republic

    “You can leave your bags there and stay in lobby or kitchen till 10pm.”

  • Cheuk Hong Kong

    “Good location and new town was only about a 5-7 min walk away. Free coffee, tea, and hot chocolate with a big lounging area ”

  • Regina United States of America

    “Just a few steps off the Royal Mile near plenty of shopping, pubs, cafes and attractions. Fun common area downstairs.”

  • Ahmed Egypt

    “The place is clean , location is fantastic, super location , staff are great ”

  • Aaron Switzerland

    “The breakfast was decent for 2 GBP, but the real value is the location of the place! Tons of people hanging out in the common room gave this place a great vibe.”

  • Azaz Ireland

    “Located right in the heart of Edinburgh city. 16th century construction to give the real feel of medieval Edinburgh. Clean and friendly environment with very helpful and accommodating staff.”

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Stay in the oldest part of Scotland's capital, where gas lamps light up elegant buildings and cobblestone streets. Nearby, the impressive Edinburgh Castle looks over the city.

What's nearby
  • Museum of Childhood
    0.1 miles
  • Geoffrey Kiltmakers and Weavers
    0.1 miles
  • City Art Center
    0.1 miles
  • The Real Mary King's Close
    0.2 miles
  • The City of Edinburgh Council
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Law School
    0.2 miles
  • St. Giles Cathedral
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Military Tattoo
    0.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Festival Theatre
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • National Museum of Scotland
    0.2 miles
  • Royal Mile
    0.3 miles
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
    0.4 miles
  • University of Edinburgh
    0.4 miles
  • Edinburgh Playhouse
    0.5 miles
  • Edinburgh Castle
    0.6 miles
  • Arthur's Seat
    1 miles
  • Murrayfield Stadium
    2.1 miles
  • Royal Yacht Britannia
    2.2 miles
  • Edinburgh Zoo
    3.3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Edinburgh Waverley Train Station
    0.2 miles
Closest Airports
  • Edinburgh Airport
    6.9 miles
  • Dundee Airport
    35.3 miles
  • Glasgow Airport
    48.5 miles
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Amenities of High Street Hostel Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Laundry
Heating
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table Additional charge
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    No parking available.

Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking for more than 8 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Cards accepted at this property

Mastercard Visa High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

High Street Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance.

Please note that hen and stag parties are not permitted.

When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact the property prior to arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about High Street Hostel

  • The prices at High Street Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • High Street Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bar crawls
    • Movie nights

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to High Street Hostel by:

    • Bus 45min

  • High Street Hostel is 1,650 feet from the center of Edinburgh.

  • Guests staying at High Street Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Check-in at High Street Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

8.7 Excellent 1,099 reviews 100% real guest experiences
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  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location9.7
  • Free WiFi8.6

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